Quadro T1200 Mobile
VS
GRID P40-12Q

Quadro T1200 Mobile vs GRID P40-12Q

NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
VS

GRID P40-12Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is positioned at rank 30 and the GRID P40-12Q is on rank 351, so the Quadro T1200 Mobile offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro T1200 Mobile

#20
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
158%
#22
143%
#23
143%
#27
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
130%
#28
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
129%
#30
Quadro T1200 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#37
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q

#336
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
15230%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
100%
#352
FirePro 2270
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
98%
#353
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
97%
#355
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
94%
#356
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
94%
#358
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
93%
#359
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
92%
#360
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
91%
#361
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
91%
#362
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
89%
#364
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
84%
#365
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
82%
#366
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The Quadro T1200 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-12Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1200 Mobile.

InsightQuadro T1200 MobileGRID P40-12Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-12Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T1200 Mobile and GRID P40-12Q

NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

NVIDIA

GRID P40-12Q

The GRID P40-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,540 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro T1200 Mobile scores 5,500 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is built on Turing while the GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q). Raw compute: 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGRID P40-12Q
G3D Mark Score
5,500
5,540
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.918 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+65%
Boost Clock
1425 MHz+21%
1178 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
128+100%
L1 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGRID P40-12Q
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-12Q) — the GRID P40-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGRID P40-12Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1200 Mobile draws 18W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 170.4% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGRID P40-12Q
TDP
18W-92%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
305.6+1142%
24.6
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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGRID P40-12Q
MSRP
$5699
Avg Price (30d)
$5699
Codename
TU117
GM204
Release
April 12 2021
August 30 2015
Ranking
#347
#433